Omaha: Economy & Jobs
$73,201 is the median household income in Omaha (1.1× below Douglas County median $80,391; about the same as Nebraska median $76,475), with homes at a median value of $245,500. The surrounding county supports 340,716 jobs (avg $67,868).
- $99,494 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Nebraska $85,036).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $73,201 — near the Nebraska median ($71,867). Poverty rate 13.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 40% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 18.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 40.2% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 5.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $281,250 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $27,982,778 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $99,494 (vs Nebraska $85,036) |
| Income Estimate | $82,852 |
| Median Household Income | $73,201 (vs Nebraska $71,867) |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $73,201 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.9% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 15% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 19.60 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 15.1% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 340,716 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $23,123,848,986 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $67,868 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 1,000,860 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% (vs Nebraska 2.3%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 101 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 52,000 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 514.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Horticulture Totals, Nursery Totals |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 16,689 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 322,084 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 20,160,966 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 98 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 21 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 27 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 144 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 44 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 49 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 24 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 475 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 517 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 187 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 155 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | EL Barrio Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 368 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $7,623,463,065 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 13,042.13 (vs Nebraska $8,091) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 584,526 people (vs Nebraska 64,510) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 15 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 71.8% |
| Pct Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Pct Walked | 15.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.3 years (at Nebraska median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 26.1% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12